Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 325 reviews of Mario Kart 8 (Wii U). The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

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Mario Kart's back, this time on the Nintendo Wii U! This makes the eighth game Nintendo has produced in the series, since it first came out for the Super NES, and with the exception of the Virtual Boy it has been present on every game system Nintendo...

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Mario Kart 8 Review

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The AI has undoubtedly improved, but it's still immensely irritating at times

Mario Kart 8 is pretty great in many ways, but undoubtedly moreso with a collection of friends to play with, or when facing off against other players online. Solo racers still have a solid game to enjoy, but the occasionally-infuriating AI and no real...

Nintendo gets back on track with Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)

Mario Kart is one of Nintendo's most loved franchises, and it's a testament to the strength of its core gameplay how little it has changed since its inception. While the latest entry might not bring much new to the table, its fast-paced, re-tuned...

Luckily, the game’s karting mechanics are every bit as slick as the visuals. Playing on the more difficult 150 cc mode, gameplay is fast paced, smooth and challenging. The title packs 32 great tracks, half of which are remakes from older franchise...

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